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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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